R&D Explosives Engineer (Early Career)

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an early-career R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design and production of explosive components for Nuclear Deterrent and Strategic Partnership Program projects.

You will develop concepts, build prototypes, perform tests, and collaborate with experimenters and modelers to ensure performance, safety, and manufacturability. This onsite role requires a DOE clearance and offers strong career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is a plus.
• Experience with 3D CAD, GD&T, and rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and evaluation of new design concepts for emerging explosive component applications, including technology maturation activities.
• Provide input on product interface and requirements negotiations related to performance, safety, and shelf-life considerations.
• Build prototype and development explosive components using internal and external manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop test plans, execute tests, and analyze results to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with experimenters and modelers to characterize performance, safety, and shelf-life.
• Develop product definitions, drawings, and specifications reflecting design intent.
• Develop manufacturing processes that meet design intent.
• Support problem solving including failure investigations and production challenges.

Skills

Creo

SolidWorks

GD&T

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Prototyping & additive manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an early-career R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design and production of explosive components for Nuclear Deterrent and Strategic Partnership Program projects.

You will develop concepts, build prototypes, perform tests, and collaborate with experimenters and modelers to ensure performance, safety, and manufacturability. This onsite role requires a DOE clearance and offers strong career growth.